Placement Manager

Unitedworld Institute of Design - NCR · India

Job Title: Placement Manager

Department: Career Service Development

Location: Unitedworld Institute of Design, Delhi NCR

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Head of Career Services

Job Summary

The Placement Manager will drive the placement process for UID's design programs, fostering strong industry partnerships to secure high-quality placements for students in fashion, interior, product, graphic, and communication design fields. This role focuses on strategizing career services, organizing placement drives, and enhancing employability skills to achieve 90%+ placement rates annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual placement strategies, including industry outreach, campus recruitment events, and virtual placement drives.
• Build and maintain relationships with design firms, creative agencies, corporates (e.g., fashion houses, interior brands, digital studios), and alumni networks in Delhi NCR and pan-India.
• Coordinate pre-placement training, resume building workshops, mock interviews, and skill development sessions tailored to design portfolios and industry demands.
• Manage end-to-end placement processes: student registrations, company shortlisting, placement schedules, offer negotiations, and placement reporting.
• Analyze placement data using tools like Excel/Google Sheets to track metrics (e.g., highest package, average CTC, sector-wise placements) and prepare reports for university leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty and program heads to align curriculum with industry needs and organize guest lectures/career fairs.
• Ensure compliance with placement policies, diversity hiring goals, and UID's ethical standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree in Management, HR, Design, or related field; UGC NET qualification preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in placements/training & placement in higher education, preferably in design/creative arts institutes.
• Proven track record in securing placements with top design brands (e.g., Raymond, Asian Paints, Ogilvy) and achieving high placement percentages.

Required Skills

• Strong networking and communication skills; proficiency in stakeholder management.
• Data-driven mindset with expertise in MS Excel, Google Workspace, and CRM tools for placement tracking.
• Knowledge of Delhi NCR job market, design industry trends, and employability skills training.
• Excellent organizational abilities; ability to handle multiple recruitment cycles under tight deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with Indian higher education placement norms and accreditation standards (e.g., NAAC).
• Passion for design education and mentoring creative talent.
• Willingness to travel for industry events and work flexible hours during peak placement seasons.